Новости за 17.06.2018

NEW YORK — Back on the Yankee Stadium mound for the first time in five years, Andy Pettitte looked completely in control as he warmed up, throwing fastballs, curves and sliders. Then he grooved a pitch down the middle, resulting in a grounder that was misplayed by at first base by Jason Giambi. Welcome to

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Trump administration and its policy to separate migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border (all times local): 4:30 p.m. First lady Melania Trump is wading into the emotional controversy over policies enacted by her husband’s administration that have increased the number of migrant children being separated from

CLEVELAND — Shane Bieber pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning in his first major league win, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Sunday. Bieber scattered 10 hits and struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings in his second career start. The rookie right-hander was recalled from Triple-A Columbus earlier in

An international prospect with tantalizing potential and several college freshmen headline the list of wings in the NBA draft. Luka Doncic, the 19-year-old Slovenian playing in Spain, is mentioned as a possible No. 1 overall pick. After Doncic is a group featuring Miami’s Lonnie Walker IV as a possible late lottery pick, as well as

BALTIMORE — Jace Peterson and Mark Trumbo homered and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Baltimore also ended a string of 11 straight losses at home, which tied a club record. The Orioles last win at Camden Yards came May 13 against Tampa

OSORNO, Chile — A papal emissary has asked forgiveness from Roman Catholics in a region of Chile where people had been protesting a bishop who was once a lieutenant of the country’s most notorious predator priest. Archbishop Charles Scicluna said a Mass and told worshippers that “Pope Francis has given me the task of asking

DURANGO, Colo. — A welcome dose of rain spawned by a hurricane that churned through the Pacific has given a boost in the battle against two large wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming. The remnants of Hurricane Bud slowed the growth of the a fire in southwest Colorado, which has blackened more than 50 square miles

MOSCOW — When the final whistle blew, Mexico midfielder Miguel Layun sank to his hands and knees on the turf and was embraced by his shirtless teammate Carlos Salcedo. If Layun was overwhelmed by his team’s 1-0 victory over defending World Cup champion Germany, his coach wasn’t. Neither were the sombrero-clad Mexican fans who seemed

ATHENS, Greece — Panathinaikos was crowned Greek league champion for a record 37th time Sunday after beating rival Olympiakos 84-70 in the fifth and deciding game to win the playoff finals 3-2. The game was marred by Panathinaikos fans throwing water and plastic bottles at Olympiakos’ bench just as the second half was about to

MOSCOW — Germany didn’t play the way it usually plays. Coach Joachim Loew isn’t sure why. Stymied by Mexico’s skillful forwards and speedy counterattacks, the defending World Cup champions played a sloppy first half, gave up too many chances and ultimately conceded a goal that held up in Mexico’s 1-0 victory on Sunday. “We looked

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Adalberto Mondesi is back with the Kansas City Royals as part of a roster shuffle. The Royals made six moves Sunday before playing Houston. Mondesi, the first player to make his major league debut in a World Series game, was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. The Royals also called up outfielder Rosell

SAMARA, Russia — As Serbia celebrated its 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in the World Cup on Sunday, the celebratory mood briefly turned somber. Captain Aleksandar Kolarov was named man of the match for his game-winning goal from a free kick early in the second half. But his thoughts turned to Goran Bunjevcevic, sporting director

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Longtime Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt is being remembered again, this time with a plaza and statue in her hometown. The Leaf-Chronicle reports Pat Head Summitt Legacy Plaza was unveiled in Clarksville’s Liberty Park, where Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph is also recognized. Summitt was previously remembered with statues in Knoxville

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — An Egypt team official has confirmed goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy declined to receive a player of the match trophy at the World Cup for religious reasons. The trophy, an artistic red goblet, is sponsored by Budweiser. Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol. Egypt team director Ihab Leheta told The Associated Press on

ELMONT, N.Y. — The former boyfriend of a woman who was found stabbed to death at the Belmont Park racetrack on New York’s Long Island has been arrested on a murder charge. Nassau (NAS’-saw) County police say 53-year-old Jose Franco-Martinez was arrested at the scene where the 51-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds

ARLINGTON, Texas — Yovani Gallardo is back with the Texas Rangers for the first time in three years. The right-hander who grew up in nearby Fort Worth was selected from the Triple-A Round Rock roster. He was set to start Sunday at home against the Colorado Rockies. The 32-year-old Gallardo went 13-11 with a 3.42

CINCINNATI — A hard-hit Ohio county that expanded availability of naloxone during the opioid epidemic has been seeing a decline in its overdose death toll. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Hamilton County’s program of increasing overdose antidote availability and quick response to requests for addiction treatment started last fall. Public health officials increased distribution of the

VOLGOGRAD, England — Whatever happens to England at the World Cup, at least the reception facing the squad should be less brutal than it was in 2014 after its exit following the group stage. For once, the players can’t be accused of hiding away, retreating behind their headphones. The hallmark of England’s preparations for Russia

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — An Indiana regional airport is shaping up a new project that will build up to six hangars. The Terre Haute Regional Airport board of directors voted Wednesday to bid a new hangar project. The bid divisions such as land grading and drainage, sanitary pipes and water mains installation, as well as

INDIANAPOLIS — A state contractor is developing a plan that could clear the way for more tolling on Indiana’s interstates. The Indianapolis Star reports the state has signed a $9.6 million contract with HNTB Indiana Inc. The company will study the impact of tolling and provide project planning if the state chooses to move forward

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — When Revel, Atlantic City’s $2.4 billion casino shut down in 2014, Meg Timson wondered what would happen to a building that was only about two years old, and already out of business. Turns out she didn’t need to worry: She’s been rehired for her human resources job now that the casino

NEW YORK — The Tampa Bay Rays have activated slick-fielding shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria from the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old Hechavarria had been sidelined since May 17 with a right hamstring strain. Hechavarria grabbed his leg after running out a single against the Angels. Hechavarria was in Tampa Bay’s lineup Sunday against the New York

MILAN — Youthful designers injected energy into the third day Sunday of Milan Fashion Week menswear previews for next spring and summer. While the topics of generational and creative change at some of the most-established Milan fashion houses were running in the background, young brands carved out their own space to grow by their own

MOSCOW — When a taxi driver suddenly rammed into pedestrians near Red Square, despite intense security measures around Russian cities for the World Cup, fans and other visitors asked themselves: Are we safe? Moscow authorities insist Saturday’s taxi crash was an accident, after the driver apparently fell asleep . And car accidents can happen just

SOCHI, Russia — Panama coach Hernan Dario Gomez isn’t in the business of sugarcoating the truth before his team makes history by playing in its first World Cup. The Central American team has trouble scoring and his players will need to have a good day to have any chance against Belgium on Monday, he said.